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Protein Banana Muffins

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and nutritious protein banana muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mashed banana (very ripe, about 2 large)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or melted unsalted butter)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (or sugar plus 2 tablespoons milk)
  • 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup protein powder (optional)
  • mini chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients in a large bowl: yogurt, mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Fold the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin pan, pouring about ¼ cup into each muffin cup.
  6. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra sweetness, consider adding mini chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for months.